đđđ¤đ We're celebrating the SMS #Classof2025 all summer long & wishing them well as they head off to their next chapter - high school!
Quinn started at SMS in middle school, & participated on our swim & basketball teams, as well as in early AM intramurals. She was an active school volunteer, participating in service projects & giving tours during Open Houses. She also served as the class Treasurer. Quinn received the following awards at graduation: the NYS Attorney General Triple "C" Award, the President's Award for Academic Achievement, the Sister Sheila Ann Burke Memorial Award, awards for Improvement in Science, Technology & Reading, awards for Effort in Math & Religion, & she was also on the Merit Roll. Quinn will attend Lockport High School this fall.
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St. Mary School Swormville supplies are live on schooltoolbox.com, order here: https://tinyurl.com/4txjxeeh
Order your supplies by TOMORROW, Aug. 15th and help us reach our 50-box challenge!
Quality, convenience, and no price hikes. School Tool Box puts you back in control of your back-to-school budget.
#backtoschool #schoolsupplyshopping
#BuffaloAKG #artappreciation #SpringforSucess
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
đŚđŚ Students who attended last week's Summer STREAM camp were welcomed.... to Jurassic Park! The passionate paleontologists participated in various hands-on activities including researching dinosaur species & creating a presentation, learning about fossil layers, & creating some Cretaceous cupcakes! The week long program also included physical fitness activities, math practice, science experiments, & a book club.
If you're interested in exploring a faith-based, academically rigorous education for your child, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders. Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/e6zvyw8a
#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #STREAM #SummerLearning #DinoCamp #Trex #WelcometoJurassicPark
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1. Mark Your Calendar
We're already less than a month from the start of school, but fear not! Online orders for in-stock products from Flynn O'Hara are shipping in 5-7 days on average. That said, we do recommend shopping as soon as possible!
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2. Choose Where You'll Shop
If you're a in-person kind of family, our uniforms are offered at McKay's in South Buffalo, as well as at SMS if you're in the market for something "gently used". If you're an online shopper, find our school's Flynn O'Hara uniform page here: https://tinyurl.com/mr9wc99w
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3. Build Your Uniform List!
Review our school uniform requirements at https://tinyurl.com/4uk3a7b6
Check out the Flynn O'Hara "Getting Started" page for guidance on sizing, how much to buy, and other FAQs: https://tinyurl.com/4k39pbfm
đđťââď¸ Did you know our Swim team earned a Division Title last season? K-8 students can sign up for the 2025 swim season now, practices will begin soon: https://tinyurl.com/57yjwyh2
November 5, 2024 | SMS Swim Team Earns Division Title: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/article/1859568
#sports #Swim #SMStheplacetoBEE #awardwinning
đđđ¤đ We're celebrating the SMS #Classof2025 all summer long & wishing them well as they head off to their next chapter - high school!
Braeden attended SMS since Montessori Pre-K, & participated in Art & Drama Clubs, Soccer & Track. Braeden participated in several SMS service projects & early morning intramurals. He also participated in the Diocesan Math Competition, & received a special award for being chosen to participate in the Diocesan Art Show this year. He received the following awards at graduation: Virtue award from Mr. Dolan for Kindness, Improvement in Science, Effort in PE, Excellence in Math, & Outstanding Achievement in Art. Braeden was on the Merit Roll & will attend Canisius High School in September.
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PLEASE NOTE the school office will be open the following revised hours this week:
Tues., Weds., & Thurs. Aug. 12th -14th : 1 - 5 pm
Our Gently Used Uniform Sale is open even when the office is not, so shop or bring donations in anytime now through Aug. 28th.
đ Parent Resources: https://tinyurl.com/2utpamfm
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đ HSA School Supply Sale: https://tinyurl.com/29r6cb8s
đ HSA Spirit Wear Sale: https://tinyurl.com/3k96my4b
SIGN UP NOW for Fall Sports! Practices will begin soon:
đđťââď¸ Swimming: https://tinyurl.com/57yjwyh2
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The HSA Back to School Spirit Wear Sale is now live: check out all the cool gear available, especially the warm weather uniform shirt shown. Purchase this comfy, cotton touch tee as another option for your student to wear from May 1st through October 31st . Tees, hoodies, fleece blankets, water bottles, umbrellas & more are also available. Spirit wear is not considered uniform attire (aside from the shirt shown) & may be worn to & from school, but not during the school day in lieu of uniforms.
NEW THIS YEAR, there will be designated HSA SPIRIT WEAR DRESS DOWN DAYS on which you CAN wear your spirit wear to school, so stock up! Order soon - the online store closes Friday, Aug. 22nd!
Visit stmaryschoolswormville.org/spiritwear to shop & place your order. Orders will be delivered to school by Sept. 15th.
#schoolspirit #spiritwear #backtoschool2025
đ Oops! We missed posting this yesterday, please enjoy this special Friday night edition of "Bedtime Stories for Bees"! Mrs. Larson, our AIS Math & Reading teacher, is reading "Skippyjon Jones", written & illustrated by Judy Schachner. Click the link below to see the video: https://youtu.be/5C8v4cT7ezA
We hope you've been enjoying some of our teachers' favorite bedtime stories this summer! Each week we feature a new bedtime story, so plan to join us as you let your little SMS bees wind down for bed with a bedtime story and goodnight prayer.
We can't wait to see all of our amazing students again in just a few short weeks, until then please enjoy this series!
#bedtime #bedtimestory #goodnight #bedtimeprayer #summernights #readaloud #bedtimestoriesforbees #SMStheplacetoBEE #SkippyjonJones
Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God. -Ephesians 6:10-11
It was #MedievalMayhem at this week's Summer STREAM camp while students focused on the Medieval time period. Designing & building castles, trying to draw upside down like Michelangelo, and designing their very own coat of arms were just a few of their middle age activities.
If you're interested in exploring a faith-based, academically rigorous education for your child, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders. There are still openings in select grade levels for the coming school year. Click here to learn more: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/request-information
#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #STREAM #SummerLearning
đ This Thursday, please enjoy our "Bedtime Story for Bees" read by Mr. Quinn, our wonderful Cafeteria Manager! Mr. Quinn is reading the classic "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish", by Dr. Seuss: https://youtu.be/awKk9v-eA7k
We hope you are enjoying our staff's favorite bedtime stories with your little "bees" at home this summer! Each week we feature a new bedtime story, so join us on Thursday evenings as you let your little SMS bees wind down for bed with a story and goodnight prayer. We can't wait to see all of our amazing students again in the fall, until then please enjoy this series!
#bedtime #bedtimestory #goodnight #bedtimeprayer #summernights #readaloud #bedtimestoriesforbees #SMStheplacetoBEE #DrSeuss #OneFishTwoFishRedFishBlueFish
Montessori Summer Adventures continued this week with an #Art theme! Our young adventurers had access to fun & creative art themed Montessori activities, snack, & time outside each day.
If you're interested in a Montessori style Pre-K or Kindergarten experience for your child, or would like to learn more about our faith-based, academically rigorous curriculum, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders! There are still openings in select grade levels for the coming school year. Click here to learn more: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/request-information
#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #Montessori #SummerAdventures #SummerLearning #preK #Kindergarten
The earth is the Lordâs, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. -Psalm 24:1
During July one of our Summer STREAM camps focused on the theme of #TheGreatOutdoors . Students participated in various hands-on activities including creating different kinds of habitats & designing clothing inspired by animals! This week long program also included physical fitness activities, math practice, science experiments, & a book club.
If you're interested in exploring a faith-based, academically rigorous education for your child, contact us today to learn how our Catholic values shape tomorrow's leaders! There are still openings in select grade levels for the coming school year. Click here to learn more: https://www.stmaryschoolswormville.org/o/school/page/request-information
#SMStheplacetoBEE #SummerFun #STREAM #SummerLearning
Our teachers & staff got together on the last day of school to read some of their favorite bedtime stories so that your little "bees" at home can enjoy them all summer long! Each week we feature a new bedtime story, so join us on Thursday evenings as you let your little SMS bees wind down for bed with a story and goodnight prayer.
We can't wait to see all of our amazing students again in the fall, until then please enjoy this series!
#bedtime #bedtimestory #goodnight #bedtimeprayer #summernights #readaloud #bedtimestoriesforbees #SMStheplacetoBEE #scienceteacher #giraffescantdance
It was wonderful to have so many St. Mary School Alumni on hand for Picnic Weekend! Graduation years ranged from 1953 to 2025! They prepped chowder veggies, volunteered, ran the Chowder Chase, and enjoyed the festivities! Here are just a few photos that we were able to capture....
